Rustic Glam Thanksgiving Table

I'm settling into a comfortable routine while visiting family Toronto for the holiday season. Spending time with my parents has been such a treat! Last night my mom and I caught dinner and a movie, and we've kicked into fullscale production mode for the big Turkey Day fête we're planning. The best part of any dinner […]

Warm + Rustic Thanksgiving Inspiration

Hello, and happy Tuesday! Apologies for my spotty posting this past week. I've been driving across the country with my mom. Our final destination? Toronto, where I grew up and where I'll be spending the entire holiday season. I'm beyond excited to be here (mayoral scandals aside) because it's been ages since I enjoyed a […]

DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece How-To from Kelly Oshiro

Did you catch last Friday's post? Kelly Oshiro shared the loveliest holiday centerpiece full of fruits and flowers, and today we have the how-to. It couldn't be easier (okay it probably could be easier, but what's Thanksgiving without a little tear-your-hair-out decorating stress?) All you need is a large, shallow container, some floral foam, and whatever […]

Easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece with Kelly Oshiro

Oh my goodness. Thanksgiving has snuck up on me in the worst possible way. Dare I say this has been my busiest fall season yet? I haven't even thought about where I'll be eating my turkey dinner next week. But it's not too late to get into the spirit. So I'm excited to bring you […]

Thanksgiving Pie from Three Babes Bake

Last spring I met the wonderful Lenore and Anna, the brilliant bakers behind Three Babes Bakeshop. Right now they're having a Thanksgiving Pie special through Jezebel, and they were kind enough to hook me up with the writing gig accompanying the piece! I had a blast composing the article about the Babes–I just adore those […]

Wusthof White Handle Knives: $700 Giveaway!

You guys know I’m all about my neutral palette in every room of the house! So when I found out that Williams Sonoma was debuting white handle Wusthof knives, I jumped at the chance to incorporate these stunners into my countertop decor. The white handles perfectly complement any kitchen style, and they’re a definite conversation starter […]

Holiday Tablescape Ideas with Heart and Soul

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner? I, for one, have been counting the days ’til the holiday season’s arrival, so I’m thrilled that it’s finally here! Of course I’ve been looking forward to the menu planning, the shopping, the decorating, and all the other merrymaking that November brings. But most of […]

Cinco de Mayo Recipe: Veggie Tacos + Cilantro Lime Crema

If I could eat one type of food for the rest of my life, it would be Mexican. Aside from an ant egg gordita in Tulum, I’ve never met a south-of-the-border dish that I didn’t love! The more time I spend around Ivan and his family, the greater my appreciation for the variety of flavors […]

How to Make a Cheese Board Two Ways for the Holidays!

I never miss an opportunity to throw together a cheese board for a party! They’re fast and fun to make and they always please a crowd—and they’re a cost effective way to satisfy a lot of people at once, too. Plus the energy of communal enjoyment that they create is the perfect icebreaker for any gathering […]

A Quick Health Update

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that shortly before Thanksgiving I suffered a miscarriage at nine weeks of pregnancy. It’s resulted in things being quiet here on the blog, as it’s been an incredibly sad—not to mention physically trying—event for me. Yesterday I underwent surgery to remove the remains of the pregnancy and […]